There are two new caps on the bench in the form of Matthew Morgan and Gareth Davies whilst Adam Jones is set to make his 100th test appearance

Wales superstar George North has been named in the side to take on the Springboks at the Growthpoint Kings Park this Saturday - despite suffering from a virus.

It looks as if the Wales management are prepared to wait for the British and Irish Lions winger to prove his health ahead of Saturday's test match.

The Northampton Saints man dropped off the bench for the game against the Eastern Province Kings on Tuesday evening and has been isolated from the squad to guard against the virus spreading.

Dan Lydiate was a fitness doubt before the game earlier this week but has done enough to show the management that he is ready to face the mighty 'Boks.

Wales and Lions prop Adam Jones will make his 100th international appearance and his 95th for Wales (five for the British and Irish Lions).

There are two new caps on the bench. This time last month Matthew Morgan was planning his trip to Las Vegas, but impressive performances at the trial match and against the Kings have earned him a spot on the bench.

Similarly, the Rabodirect PRO12 top try scorer Gareth Davies has impressed the coaching staff enough to get on the bench. If the game breaks up, these two could really have an impact.

"We started the tour well on Tuesday against EP Kings but it's important we go out on Saturday and perform to the level we know we can," said head coach Warren Gatland.

"A test series in South Africa is always a tough challenge, but we are excited by it and looking forward to getting out there on Saturday.

"A lot of this side have experienced playing over here before in big games and this week is no different, it's going to be a brilliant occasion, the atmosphere will be electric and hopefully it will be a great test match.

"As coaches we have been impressed in training over the last couple of weeks and there were a couple of tough calls to make but it's great guys like Gareth and Matthew have a chance after putting their hands up."

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